Teacher - Law

Teacher - Law

Location: The Corby Sixth Form

Salary/Benefits: Salary £33,048‑£38,169 per annum DOE and Qualifications, 45 days annual leave plus Bank holidays, Teacher's Pension, Retail and Leisure Discounts, excellent professional and personal development opportunities, accessing college courses.
Note – Salary and annual leave entitlement is for that of a Qualified Lecturer.

Hours/Weeks: 37 hours per week – 52 weeks per year

Contract Type: Permanent – Full Time

Right to Work: UK‑based contract;
Right to Work in the UK required; sponsorship not offered.

We are currently seeking a Teacher of Law to join our Sixth Forms department at The Bedford College Group.

As a Teacher, you play an important role in the success of our students through:

• Teaching & Subject Specialism – Deliver high‑quality lessons in Law or Sociology, motivating students, developing their knowledge and skills, and contributing to strong retention and achievement outcomes.
• Planning, Assessment & Curriculum – Plan and prepare engaging lessons, assess and record progress promptly, provide constructive feedback, produce progress reports, and support ongoing curriculum development.
• Enrichment & Student Experience – Organise subject‑related extracurricular opportunities such as guest speakers, trips and visits, and foster a positive, curious and enthusiastic learning environment.
• Professional Duties & Representation – Participate in performance review and staff development, maintain Health & Safety standards, contribute to parents' evenings, open evenings and other promotional events.
• College‑Wide Responsibilities & Compliance – Support cross‑campus duties including s, exam invigilation and key events, while upholding safeguarding, EDI, Health & Safety and continuous training requirements.

• Qualifications & Subject Expertise – Degree in a relevant subject, teaching qualification (Certificate in Education or equivalent), GCSE‑level English and Maths, and up‑to‑date knowledge of subject content, syllabus and teaching methods.
• Teaching Experience & Performance – Experience teaching A‑Level in Sixth Form or FE settings with proven success, strong ILT use in teaching, and a consistent record of delivering high‑quality, engaging learning experiences.
• Professional Skills & Working Style – Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines, adapt to change, handle sensitive data confidentially, and maintain high expectations for students and staff.
• Teamwork, Values & Student Focus – Strong team contributor committed to student success, equality and diversity, continuous improvement, and promoting a positive image of the Sixth Form within the college and local community.
• Safeguarding, Flexibility & Ongoing Development – Ability to maintain appropriate boundaries with young people, commitment to safeguarding, willingness to update skills, work flexibly across locations, follow H&S requirements, and pursue ongoing professional development.

For a more detailed breakdown of the job role and the requirements, please see the Job Description attached to this vacancy.

23 March 2026

Successful candidates must also be able to demonstrate alignment to our organisational VISION values:

• Valuing Teamwork – We are one team who by working together can achieve great things, respecting opinion and valuing the contribution each of us makes.
• Improving Continuously – We challenge ourselves to always do better by trying new things, sharing knowledge, reflecting on practice and learning from others.
• Student Centred – At our heart is always doing what is best for our students. We consider students in all of our decision making to create positive outcomes and memorable experiences for every student.
• Inclusive – We celebrate differences and diversity, recognising that we can learn from each other.
• Open and Caring – We care about the wellbeing of our staff, our students, our community and wider society, creating an environment built on trust where we listen, engage with and support each other.
• Nurturing Education Excellence – We promote educational excellence by delivering programmes…